litotes
7 points
English
7 letters
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Definitions
noun
understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Synonyms
understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negatin
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).